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The Philosopher (Bearded Old Man Copying Book)

Etcher Thomas Rowlandson British
1783–87
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Philosopher (Bearded Old Man Copying Book)
  • Series/Portfolio: Imitations of Modern Drawings
  • Etcher: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London)
  • Artist: After John Hamilton Mortimer (British, Eastbourne 1740–1779 London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1783–87
  • Medium: Etching and aquatint
  • Dimensions: Plate: 6 1/8 x 7 9/16 in. (15.5 x 19.2 cm)
    Sheet: 18 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (47 x 31.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.7(18)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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